ENCOURAGING INNOVATION Mr. Othello B. Tongio, Jr. Conciliator-Mediator Ms. Rosemarie G. Oxinio OIC-Director Ms. Lourdes P. Estioco Director II

 Transformation of imagination, ideas, knowledge, experience, insights, technologies and resources  Developing and improving new and existing products, processes and services WHAT IS INNOVATION?

“Implementing new ideas that create value” - Innovation Network,USA There is no shortage of ideas and inventions in this world The challenge is to introduce these successfully to a market......Only then can the idea or invention be called an INNOVATION.

Promoting Innovation Training and Workshops Innovation Engine Innovation Consulting

Drivers for Innovation Increased competition To satisfy customers Survival of Firms Shorter product life cycles Changing economy

Why Innovate? Its about... Built for Change Developing Relevant + Responsive Human Capital

Innovation... From Pail to Pill From Labor Intensive to Knowledge Intensive

Look out for innovation killers We don’t have time for that No budget It’s fine the way it is Too funny Its fine keep it in mind its Yes, but… Already exists Look at it realistically Don’t make mistakes No That’s in the plans for the future I am not creative That’s not suitable for our clients The market is not ready for it Too difficult to control Can’t be done Has been tried before The old folks won’t use it That’s not logical Since when you become an expert We’re too small for that We need more research Not my responsibility No staff available

Encourage innovation- grow the company Encourage communication Allow failure Find patterns Know your market Use everyone’s best skills

“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat”. (Unknown)

the future is now, are we ready? GREAT IS NOT ABOUT FINISHING… ITS ABOUT STARTING…